Page-2 of GS-II: Constitution of India & Polity

With reference to the recent Election Commission’s strategy to encourage voting by tracking electoral participation, examine the issue of compulsory voting. What can be done to encourage voters’ participation without compromising voter rights?

The election commission has signed MoU with over 1000 corporate houses to monitor the electoral participation of their workforce and publish on their websites and notice boards those...

March 24, 2024

In context of the recent tussle between the Governor of Kerala and the State government, explain the doctrine of pleasure.

Recently, Kerala Governor and the state government of Kerala have come face to face on several issues. The controversy started after the Governor sought the resignation of several...

March 24, 2024

"The overarching framework for India's fiscal policy is provided by the constitution."Amplify.

Model Answer: The overarching framework for India’s fiscal policy is provided by the constitution and the framework is made of: Article 246 Article 248 (residuary power of taxation)...

March 21, 2024

Despite the fact that the constitution of India has not prescribed any educational qualifications to contest for the Parliament and the State Assemblies; various states in India have prescribed minimum qualifications for Panchayat elections. How it affects our grassroot democracy? Discuss while putting Supreme Court observations in light.

It has rightly been said that only education gives human being the power to discriminate between right and wrong, good and bad; still our constitution has not prescribed...

March 21, 2024

What is Social Audit? While keeping powers and mandate of Gram Sabha in focus, throw light on various steps in social audit process in local bodies in India.

Social audit is a process wherein an organization / government undertakes periodic reviews and identifies grassroot problems in order to improve its future performance. The 73rd Amendment of...

March 20, 2024

“In recent times, there has been a serious debate about the exact nature and objective of the Competition Commission of India as a quasi-judicial regulator.” Discuss while throwing light upon functions and roles of CCI.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) was set up to replace the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission (MRTPC). It was established to eliminate practices that adversely affect...

March 19, 2024

Discuss the Constitutional provisions in Article 356 regarding imposition of emergency in a state on account of failure of the Constitutional Machinery. While keeping in focus the key recommendations of Sarkaria Commission in this context, critically examine various judicial measures taken to prevent misuse of these provisions.

Article 356 was inspired by section 93 of Government of India Act 1935. This article provides that if the President is satisfied on receipt of a report from...

March 12, 2024

Discuss the powers of the Governor with respect to the elected government in states. What are the challenges to the smooth functioning of this system?

Article 153 of the constitution establishes a governor. The Governor is supposed to act as a link between the Union and the State (federalism). The governor is the...

March 12, 2024

Explain in detail the provisions provided in the Indian constitution regarding vacation of seats for simultaneously elected candidates.

According to the Indian constitution, an individual cannot simultaneously be a member of both Houses of Parliament or both Parliament and a state legislature, or represent more than...

March 10, 2024

Explain the role of a pro-tem speaker in maintaining the sanctity and order of parliamentary proceedings during the transitional period before the election of a formal Speaker.

The pro-tem speaker plays a pivotal but interim role in maintaining the sanctity and order of parliamentary proceedings during the transitional period preceding the election of a formal...

March 6, 2024